May 13, 20232 yr I didn't think we would have to make this thread on May 12th, but here we are! https://www.tankathon.com/mlb Sox currently at 16.5% chance for the first overall pick.
May 13, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, Milkman delivers said: Nobody is taking that pick from the A’s. Nobody. It's a lottery. The bottom three teams all share the best odds for first pick (16.5%).
May 13, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: It's a lottery. The bottom three teams all share the best odds for first pick (16.5%). I…did not know that haha. I’ve been a very casual fan for some time now.
May 13, 20232 yr Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player?
May 13, 20232 yr 30 minutes ago, Milkman delivers said: I…did not know that haha. I’ve been a very casual fan for some time now. All good. It's a new addition to MLB (was added in the latest CBA) so figured I'd clarify.
May 13, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player? In the Korean league? Yes.
May 13, 20232 yr Author 18 minutes ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player? no. If i was drafted by the white sox id refuse to sign. Far riskier to play for this organization than to sit out a whole year
May 13, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player? No, judging by recent examples.
May 13, 20232 yr If TA doesn't start performing, I don't think he's traded unless someone overwhelms us with their return I don't see them trading Cease either TA and Cease are on very affordable deals, something JR loves. Hendriks is gone, unless he's just straight up bad. I could see Middleton and Kelly dealt for sure. Grandal is interesting. His contract ends after this year and he isn't gonna get any good deals next year. Would he come back to the Sox in 2024 for a deal similar to Andrus. Sox don't have anything at C moving forward Who do you guys think is 100% gone this year at the deadline?
May 13, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: Who is the consensus top talent in the next draft? Sox are picking at #15 this year Not sure about consensus but here's Jim Callis' top draft prospects: Quote Here's the Top 10: 1. Dylan Crews, OF, LSU 2. Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee 3. Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida 4. Paul Skenes, RHP, LSU 5. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi 6. Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) HS 7. Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick (N.C.) HS 8. Enrique Bradfield, OF, Vanderbilt 9. Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon 10. Hurston Waldrep, RHP, Florida Edited May 13, 20232 yr by joejoesox
May 13, 20232 yr mlb.com has the 15th best prospect Kyle Teel, which is interesting because he's a Catcher which the Sox struggle to acquire/develop He bats L / Throws R Edited May 13, 20232 yr by joejoesox
May 13, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, joejoesox said: Sox are picking at #15 this year Not sure about consensus but here's Jim Callis' top draft prospects: I think he meant next draft as in next year, not this coming draft.
May 13, 20232 yr 53 minutes ago, joejoesox said: If TA doesn't start performing, I don't think he's traded unless someone overwhelms us with their return I don't see them trading Cease either TA and Cease are on very affordable deals, something JR loves. Hendriks is gone, unless he's just straight up bad. I could see Middleton and Kelly dealt for sure. Grandal is interesting. His contract ends after this year and he isn't gonna get any good deals next year. Would he come back to the Sox in 2024 for a deal similar to Andrus. Sox don't have anything at C moving forward Who do you guys think is 100% gone this year at the deadline? What good is Grandal in a rebuild when he's not very good defensively...game calling...throwing out runners? Middleton and Santos would have to pitch well for 2-3 months in a row with their spotty track records. Much better to trade guys like Bummer Kelly Lopez (FA) and Graveman. Middleton Lambert Santos are the exact types you rebuild with because they're so cheap. Anderson could be traded after the season or next deadline... but he has much more value for 2 playoff fans than just one. See Juan Soto...theoretically part of three postseason runs, hence the huge return in prospect depth. Obviously he was a Top Ten talent in the game... Anderson barely a Top Ten SS. Edited May 13, 20232 yr by caulfield12
May 13, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player? If we finish bottom three after spending $180M in payroll, Reinsdorf may have no choice to fire Hahn. That takes a special type of bad and I don’t think even Jerry would tolerate despite his endless loyalty.
May 13, 20232 yr 35 minutes ago, joejoesox said: @caulfield12 Lopez is still under arb control. Lopez is a free agent after the season
May 13, 20232 yr Just now, Y2Jimmy0 said: Lopez is a free agent after the season Ok. Site I used says arbitration next to his name, guessing that means this is his final arb year. They shouldn't list him as ARB but w/e
May 13, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: Who is the consensus top talent in the next draft? This is a decent write up 18 months out. https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2024-mlb-draft-top-100
May 13, 20232 yr That will be a no-brainer! The Sox will pick #1,#2 or #3 in the 2024 June Draft. The fact is, since we have such a horrible farm system and Hahn will probably dump several players at the trade deadline, the only way to be competitive again is through free agency. Unless Jerry wants to spend massive free agent money, which we all know won't be allowed, the unfortunate fact is, the Sox will probably be picking in the top three picks for the next several years beyond 2024.
May 13, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, T R U said: I think he meant next draft as in next year, not this coming draft. Yes that is what I meant. I know the Sox are picking 15th this year.
May 13, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Does anyone really think Hahn/Williams would turn the top pick into a good major league player? Top pick is gonna be Jac Caglianone so yeah they would. If you tank for anyone its him. But they shouldn't be tanking until there is no way to win the division
May 13, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, joejoesox said: mlb.com has the 15th best prospect Kyle Teel, which is interesting because he's a Catcher which the Sox struggle to acquire/develop Everyone struggles to develop catchers
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